Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Monitoring Specialist – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Posted date [2025-08-20]
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Trade-Based Money Laundering (TBML) Monitoring Specialist – Abu Dhabi, UAE
Role Summary
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank as a TBML Monitoring Specialist in Abu Dhabi, where you will support the bank\'s efforts to identify, investigate, and report suspicious trade transactions. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) standards and contributes to risk mitigation within trade finance operations.
Employment Overview
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking / Mortgage Professionals
Function: Compliance / Risk
Salary: AED 9000–12000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You’ll Do
* Investigate TBML system alerts and determine if suspicious transaction reports (STRs) are required
* Review trade finance transactions including letters of credit, guarantees, and collections for red flags
* Maintain and analyze dashboards and reports from the TBML monitoring system
* Escalate high-risk issues and assist in tuning and customization of the monitoring process
* Collaborate with related departments to ensure effective risk escalation and resolution
* Support the AVP in implementing the bank’s TBML compliance framework
* Monitor changes in regional and global regulations impacting trade-based AML
* Prepare regular MI dashboards and reports for senior compliance management
* Respond to queries and support ongoing process improvement initiatives
Ideal Profile
* Graduate degree, preferably in Commerce, Banking, or Financial Services
* 1+ year of experience in banking, compliance, or trade finance
* Understanding of TBML red flags and trade finance products
* ACAMS/ICA certification preferred or willingness to complete it
* Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
* Bilingual (English and Arabic) preferred
* High attention to detail and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest financial institution and one of the most trusted banks in the region. Committed to innovation, risk management, and operational excellence, FAB offers a dynamic work environment that empowers professionals to shape the future of banking while ensuring compliance and integrity across all operations.
Role Summary
Join First Abu Dhabi Bank as a TBML Monitoring Specialist in Abu Dhabi, where you will support the bank\'s efforts to identify, investigate, and report suspicious trade transactions. This role plays a key part in maintaining compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) standards and contributes to risk mitigation within trade finance operations.
Employment Overview
Location: United Arab Emirates
Location: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking / Mortgage Professionals
Function: Compliance / Risk
Salary: AED 9000–12000 monthly
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Preferred Location: Any
Job Type: Full-time
What You’ll Do
* Investigate TBML system alerts and determine if suspicious transaction reports (STRs) are required
* Review trade finance transactions including letters of credit, guarantees, and collections for red flags
* Maintain and analyze dashboards and reports from the TBML monitoring system
* Escalate high-risk issues and assist in tuning and customization of the monitoring process
* Collaborate with related departments to ensure effective risk escalation and resolution
* Support the AVP in implementing the bank’s TBML compliance framework
* Monitor changes in regional and global regulations impacting trade-based AML
* Prepare regular MI dashboards and reports for senior compliance management
* Respond to queries and support ongoing process improvement initiatives
Ideal Profile
* Graduate degree, preferably in Commerce, Banking, or Financial Services
* 1+ year of experience in banking, compliance, or trade finance
* Understanding of TBML red flags and trade finance products
* ACAMS/ICA certification preferred or willingness to complete it
* Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
* Bilingual (English and Arabic) preferred
* High attention to detail and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE’s largest financial institution and one of the most trusted banks in the region. Committed to innovation, risk management, and operational excellence, FAB offers a dynamic work environment that empowers professionals to shape the future of banking while ensuring compliance and integrity across all operations.
